25th Infantry Division Soldier killed
25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The Department of Defense announced today the death of a 25th Infantry Division Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Kenneth B. Gibson, 25, of Christiansburg, Va., died of wounds suffered on August 10, in Tarmiyah, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his position during dismounted operations.
Gibson was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team (Stryker), 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
He joined the Army in March 6, 2002 and was assigned to Schofield Barracks in August of that same year.
For additional information go to www.25idl.army.mil.
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